Malpais

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Beautiful beach near Mal Pais.  Pacific coast, Costa Rica.
Beautiful beach near Mal Pais.  Pacific coast, Costa Rica.
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Ocio Villas Mal Pais

Ocio Villas Mal Pais

4 out of 5
From the ICE tower 500 mts South Cóbano Puntarenas
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, private plunge pools, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Stayed in one of the larger units and it was very impressive with a private pool and amazing view. Hospitality from Mariano was top notch and he helped us booked a sunset horseback ride on the beach which was a highlight of the trip. Unique property up in the jungle of Mal Pais, so you will be best ...

Reviewed on 21 February 2026

Ocio Villas Mal Pais
Hotel Vista de Olas

Hotel Vista de Olas

3 out of 5
Vista De Olas Cóbano Puntarenas
The price is AED 563 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
AED 563
AED 636 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
I did Excellent Roger the owner very nice Deluxe Room Sunset unbelievable Pool Very clean and big 10/10 Love it Food excellent and reasonable price ! Stop looking In Santa Theresa This is the Place Walk on the beach to Main Street Bakerie Mium Mium

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Hotel Vista de Olas
Zunya

Zunya

3.5 out of 5
2.5 km south from Santa Teresa Cóbano Puntarenas
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Beautiful hotel with the best food for vegan/vegetarian the staff are all lovely! would stay here a thousand nights!

Reviewed on 24 August 2024

Zunya
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

4 out of 5
Malpais - Delicias Shortcut Cóbano Puntarenas Province
Stay at this apartment in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Excelente propiedad nueva! Muy conveniente

Reviewed on 30 January 2025

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul
Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC

Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC

cobano puntarenas
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Amazing Getaway!
This house was absolutely amazing! We booked this trip to celebrate my wife's Birthday and all had a fantastic time! The views were gorgeous in every direction and the location was perfectly located just outside of town. The house itself was incredibly spacious and accommodating for my wife, myself ...

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Ocean View Villa with 6 bedrooms, Infinity Pool, WiFi 100mb, AC
Breathtaking Sunsets And Amazing Ocean Views in Mal Pais. Sleeps 10.

Breathtaking Sunsets And Amazing Ocean Views in Mal Pais. Sleeps 10.

Mal Pais Puntarenas Province
Stay at this villa in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
The host and the entire property management team were incredible. The views are breathtaking!

Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Breathtaking Sunsets And Amazing Ocean Views in Mal Pais. Sleeps 10.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Trash water pollution unsafe

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Crazy river crossing in car (two places!)